Check our dictionary:
Religion:
–noun
1.
a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
2.
a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
3.
the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.
4.
the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.
5.
the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
6.
something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.
7.
religions, Archaic . religious rites.
8.
Archaic . strict faithfulness; devotion: a religion to one’s vow.
Even Atheism qualifies as a “religion”. Darwinism is a Religion. Global Warming is a Religion.
Unfortunately, people have misused the word religion to mean only Christianity (or in other cultures, their particular preferred faith is religion and all others are cults). In reality, again according to the real definition, belief systems are religions. Yes, there are many false religions.
Bet you didn’t know that when Christians “go to church”, regardless of if they are in a liturgical service as practiced by Catholics, Methodists, Anglicans, etc., or the more “free” Baptists, Pentecostal, Charismatic, AOG, etc. - they all are engaged in “cultic activities”... Again, another word that has been manipulated beyond its actual meaning.
I submit that in correct use, religion is more than just a box filled with selected “Christian” flavors, just as “cult” and “cultic” is more than just non-christian activities and beliefs.
I submit that islam is a death cult and needs to be wiped out.
Simple enough?